Study Abroad/Away Criteria

To qualify as an Applied Learning Experience in Study Abroad (out of country):

The proposed Study Abroad or Study U.S. experience will be of sufficient length (ideally spanning at least three weeks) to meet the REAL and Study Abroad/U.S. student learning outcomes

To be eligible for study abroad students must in good standing with the university

To be eligible for an International Education Fee Scholarship, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be enrolled full time the semester before they travel

For faculty-led program, students must make formal application to participate in study abroad/away programs through the Program Director meeting the April 1 deadline for May and summer term programs and the October 1 deadline for participation in December mini-semester or Spring programs. Faculty will have additional requirements for faculty-led program approval.

For independent programs, students must make formal application to participate in study abroad/away programs through the International Programs Office, meeting the April 1 deadline for May and summer term programs and the October 1 deadline for participation in December mini-semester or Spring programs.

For participation in credit-bearing transfer study abroad/away programs, students must coordinate the transfer of academic credit through their academic advisor and have the program approved by the Director of International Programs

Students should self disclose any medical circumstances to program directors, a process which would help administrators to assist the students appropriately.

Students must secure required medical coverage through the International Programs Office.

Students must attend a pre-departure safety workshop.

Students must complete a program evaluation form upon their return.

To qualify as an Applied Learning Experience in Study U.S. (within the country):

Faculty should process their course and program travel plans through their department head, following all procedures set out by the academic department.

No later than two weeks before departure, all pre-departure questionnaires should be submitted to the International Programs Office. Contact International Programs regarding password and link information for the online questionnaires.

Students must complete a program evaluation form and a post-experience questionnaire upon their return.